Posted by: Lorne D
Dear Aunt Stella, Awesome is the first word that comes to mind. What an incredible gift you have created, blending together all the efforts of making the miniature village over the years with the magic of storytelling to an eager grandchild. Your mother would have wept with pride and joy had she been able to see this incredible website. I began to read almost an hour ago and have only now meandered through the last hayfield listening to the final song as uncle Steve carries his mended harness back home. I am stunned by the monumental work of family history, and the wealthy chronicle of prairie life I have just been privileged to read. It must be published. Please let me know if you are willing to allow me to share your web address with other family members. I cannot think of a greater Christmas gift than this. I look forward to discussing this project with you and perhaps aiding you to secure a publisher for a print version of this treasure. Please email me or call me on my cell to grant me permission to share your web address with family members and to show this website to the family on mom's computer on Christmas Day. Your brother Walt will be mesmerized. I'll get him two boxes of Kleenex at the ready. I look forward to your reply. Fantastic job Auntie Stella! Bravo! Merry Christmas, Loads of love, Lorne.

Time: December 28th 2002, 08:52PM
IP: 68.106.18.205

Posted by: ednat
Very touching stories, truly enjoyed reading everyone of them, brings back some of my own memories.

Time: January 5th 2003, 10:08PM
IP: 24.69.255.204

Posted by: Mintri
Dear Clark's baba what a wonderful thing to be able to see from anywhere the places that amazed me at the first time more than five years ago. Now it's my turn to spread the word and let others enjoy these lovely stories and pictures. Thank you so much again for everything.

Time: January 7th 2003, 11:21AM
IP: 137.82.21.211

Posted by: Betty & Ed
We enjoyed your stories very much, especially after visiting your place a few years ago.We were impressed.We also look forward to seeing Clark every time we visit our friends in Surrey.

Time: January 13th 2003, 12:42AM
IP: 68.144.62.145

Posted by: JANE
THESE ARE WONDERFUL STORIES. THEY BROUGHT MEMORIES OF PORCUPINE PLAIN, SASKATCHEWAN FOR ME. OUR COTTAGE AT THE LAKE HAD AN OUTHOUSE AND WE HAULED DRINKING WATER FROM A WELL DOWN THE BLOCK. WE ALSO HAD TO GET ICE, AS CHILDREN, FROM THE ICEHOUSE. IT WOULD BE BURIED IN SAW DUST AND STAYED FROZEN FROM THE PREVIOUS WINTER. THAT WAS THE ONLY WAY MOM COULD KEEP THE MILK, ETC. COLD THOUGH THE SUMMER MONTHS THAT WE WOULD LIVE OUT THERE. I REALLY THINK YOU HAVE SOMETHING, HERE. LOVE JANE

Time: February 12th 2003, 08:24AM
IP: 195.93.33.9

Posted by: Bernie
Thank you Estelle for sharing this with me. I thoroughly enjoyed visiting your site and admire the detail and care you have put into this outstanding memorial of you and your family. I'm sure it will serve many generations and serves as a model to other families. They may not have your talent and skills and dedication. Well done you deserve a medal.

Time: February 12th 2003, 10:08PM
IP: 207.6.126.19

Posted by: Phil
Hi Estelle: what a wonderful web site you have created. Your family must be very proud. Only wish I had your talent. See you at our club meetings.

Time: February 22nd 2003, 04:43PM
IP: 207.6.124.146

Time: February 22nd 2003, 08:57PM
IP: 66.183.135.68

Posted by: RON MAST
Dear Baba, Thank you for phoning me today regarding you web site. It is the very thing to help motivate children to look into their heritage. I will be passing your site address on to several schools of which I was Principal. Thanks again for your contact, RON M. WHITE ROCK B.C.

Time: February 26th 2003, 12:38PM
IP: 66.183.103.30

Posted by: Lynn
Hi Estelle, Thank you so much for letting me know about your website. I couldn't stop reading! It brought back so many of my childhood memories from Sewell, Manitoba. It's a wonderful website and what a joy to have been able to read it and reminisce. Please let me know when your property is open for the public to view and I'd appreciate your letting me know when "Elvis" is singing. I'll pass your website on - thanks again. Lynn

Time: February 28th 2003, 04:52PM
IP: 24.69.255.204

Posted by: Peanut Budder\'s Mom
Wow! What a treasure. You have done a wonderful job. We enjoyed our visit and now with more information look forward to visiting again. This has obviously been a labour of love. Thanks for all of your efforts and making it come alive. See you soon.

Time: March 5th 2003, 11:43AM
IP: 24.80.51.146

Posted by: By Peanut Budder
I love this site. It is such a wonderful idea. I love the mini-farm. When I went there, I could hardly wait to see the site. I love learning about pioneer life. Baba, you should keep this up.

Time: March 5th 2003, 04:07PM
IP: 24.80.48.46

Posted by: Brad Goble
Wow, Grandma, the website is more than I ever could have imagined. You did a great job, I can't wait for more stories and pictures to be posted!

Time: April 9th 2003, 06:32PM
IP: 168.158.192.6

Posted by: Robert Goble
Grandma, What a wonderful gift to everyone! Your countless hours of hard work have certainly paid off. I enjoyed each page and now look forward to hearing about the next 20 years as well as reading the stories to your great grandchildren which by the way I am working on now and hope to have good news someday soon.

Time: April 9th 2003, 06:50PM
IP: 68.2.212.56

Posted by: Steve Goble
Great Site Grandma!! I am looking forward to reading more editions in the story section.

Time: April 10th 2003, 10:33AM
IP: 168.158.192.6

Posted by: Millie & John Myroon
Edmonton, AB Originally from Thorhild/Egremont & Redwater (Val Soucy)

Time: June 29th 2003, 09:48PM
IP: 24.70.95.203

Posted by: Tony Moss
We share the same WebMaster. Geoff is an old schoolfriend when we were at school together in England where I live. I thought to dip briefly into your memories but ended up reading them in detail as they did strike some chords in my own memories. i too have worked hot metal on many occasions just as you describe and those smells came back to me in a rush. Thank you for giving me a glimpse of a much simpler world where people had the satisfaction of being self-sufficient at the price of very hard work and level of discomfort found rarely in the developed world today. I'm sure you will be visited by many of my contacts.

Time: July 16th 2003, 10:21AM
IP: 80.177.119.84

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